Science Technician - Physics and Applied Science

We Manage Jobs(WMJobs); Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a qualified Senior Technician with a Physics specialism to enhance their Science department. In this role, you will be pivotal in coordinating practical resources and facilities, ensuring effective support for teaching and learning. The position offers the opportunity to supervise other technicians and collaborate closely with the Senior Science Technician. Join a diverse and supportive team that is dedicated to fostering the potential of all learners while adhering to a strong commitment to safeguarding and equal opportunities.

Qualifications

• A level or equivalent in relevant science subjects is required.
• Experience in a school or college laboratory environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate practical resources and facilities for Physics and BTEC Applied Science.
• Supervise the work of other technicians in the Science department.

Skills

Physics specialism

Laboratory management

Team supervision

Education

A level in relevant science subject(s)

GCSE Maths

GCSE English

Job description

Required: As soon as possible

Hours: 15 hours per week, Term Time only + 1 week (39 weeks per year)

Summit Learning Trust Mission Statement

Success through Endeavour

Ambition through Challenge

Strength through Diversity

Join our friendly, thriving and supportive colleagues here at The Sixth Form College, Solihull. We aspire to be outstanding professionally and personally, taking time to invest in everything we do, to develop transformative life chances for all our learners and to stretch their potential to the full.

The Sixth Form College, Solihull is a large, culturally diverse college specialising in A Levels and Level 3 vocational qualifications. It is part of Summit Learning Trust.

We are seeking a suitably qualified, enthusiastic Senior Technician, with a Physics specialism, to join this thriving Science department. The successful candidate will also have responsibility for coordinating technician support across our BTEC Applied Science courses.

The post holder will coordinate the use of practical resources and facilities within Physics and BTEC Applied Science to enable the fullest use for teaching and learning. As a senior technician, you will supervise the work of other technicians within the department and work closely with the Senior Science Technician who leads on the organisation of technical support across Science.

The post requires education to A level or equivalent in relevant science subject(s) together with GCSE Maths and English. You will have previous recent experience of working in a school or college laboratory environment.

Closing date for completed applications will be midday on Tuesday 6^th May 2025. Interviews will take place on Monday 12^th May 2025.

We positively welcome applications from all sections of the community. Summit Learning Trust is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender reassignment, age, disability, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy/maternity or race.

We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all colleagues to share this commitment. All appointments will be subject to an enhanced DBS check, including a Children’s barred list check. Online searches of shortlisted candidates will also be conducted.